RECALLS #12: Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

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Recall Date: June 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-196

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Direct-Distributors-Recalls-Angle-Grinders/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 4-inch air angle grinders

Hazard: The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.

Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on “Safety Recall Notice” for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Direct-Distributors-Recalls-Angle-Grinders/

Units: About 200

Description: This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The model number is printed on the packaging. The grinders have a blue handle and some models have the ASC logo on the top.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
Sold exclusively at: Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40.
Importer: Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.

Manufactured in: China

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Thanks for sharing that.

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Thanks for the alert.

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One report results in a recall? What if the owner broke it through misuse? I guess it’s not a big deal if it only affects 200 sales but jeez, isn’t this a little overboard?

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